Payroll Clerk - 12 Month FTC– Belfast – £30,000 (16201)

Downey Osborne is working with a well-established organisation to recruit a Payroll Clerk on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is central to the finance team, supporting accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, and assisting with reporting, compliance, and employee queries.

• Free onsite parking

• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

• Health plan

• Permanent role potential

About You

• 1–3 years’ experience in payroll or finance administration

• Confident using payroll systems, Sage, and Microsoft Excel

• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy

• Good understanding of payroll principles, wage laws, and taxation

• Able to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

About Your Role

Always

• Process weekly and monthly payroll accurately and on time

• Collect, review, and verify employee timesheets and payroll data

• Maintain payroll records, employee files, and related documentation

• Prepare payroll summaries, journal entries, and cost reports for accounting

• Respond to employee payroll queries and resolve discrepancies promptly

Often

• Support payroll on-boarding for new starters, including tax forms and exemptions

• Update absence, holiday leave, and hours tracking

• Communicate payroll deadlines and updates to employees

• Assist with internal and external payroll audits

Occasionally

• Support year-end payroll activities including P60 preparation

• Contribute to improvements in payroll processes and documentation

• Assist with reporting or special payroll-related projects

Never

• Process payroll with errors or without verification

• Decode ancient treasure maps to find lost receipts.

Interested?

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